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Jonathan India Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Royals Reassign Second Base

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jonathan India underwent labral repair surgery in Kansas City after playing through a left shoulder subluxation and seeking a medical opinion.
Manager Matt Quatraro said India played out of commitment but needed the surgery.
The Royals will give second-base duties mainly to Michael Massey, with Nick Loftin also playing, while India, on an $8 million contract, hit .167 with two homers in 58 plate appearances and now faces free-agency uncertainty.

History

Historical Context

The 1994-95 MLB strike, which began on August 12, 1994 and ended on April 2, 1995, forced a shortened 144-game season and cancelled the World Series for the first time since 1904. Commissioner Bud Selig’s settlement reshaped free-agency rules, and today the Kansas City Royals navigate roster decisions within that legacy and salary-cap debates that echo the 1990s.

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Story summary

Jonathan India underwent labral repair surgery in Kansas City after playing through a left shoulder subluxation and seeking a medical opinion.
Manager Matt Quatraro said India played out of commitment but needed the surgery.
The Royals will give second-base duties mainly to Michael Massey, with Nick Loftin also playing, while India, on an $8 million contract, hit .167 with two homers in 58 plate appearances and now faces free-agency uncertainty.

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